Neurodiagnostic Technologist

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital seeks a Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform essential diagnostics relevant to clinical disorders in a friendly environment. The role involves working with patients, providing care, and managing equipment while adhering to professional standards. Opportunities for growth as duties expand with experience across modalities can be anticipated.

Qualifications

• Education preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in related field.
• Level 1 requires no experience; Levels 2-3 require 2-5 years in Neurodiagnostic Technology basic certification.
• Various certifications required based on level.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex neurodiagnostic procedures.
• Document patient history and setup for studies.
• Respond to patient needs and maintain equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Age-appropriate communication

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123 beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Summary

Perform routine and complex procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis of clinical disorders of the nervous system in at least one of the following modalities of Neurodiagnostics: Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Epilepsy Monitoring (CLTM).

Work Performed

Level 1 guidelines:

• Perform one of the following END studies: EEG or Evoked Potentials.
• Explain testing procedures to patients and families using age-appropriate communication.
• Accurately take and document pertinent patient history from the patient or chart.
• Set up patients for studies, including paperwork, room, and equipment preparation.
• Run studies with proper documentation, observe patients, troubleshoot equipment and artifacts, and distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
• Respond appropriately to evolving patient care needs.
• Follow proper cleaning procedures after each study.
• Utilize downtime for training, cleaning, and reading educational materials.
• Apply knowledge to different testing situations, participate in on-call schedules, and work independently on various shifts.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and communicate issues appropriately.

Level 2 and 3 duties expand on these, including performing multiple modalities, maintaining registries, troubleshooting independently, developing standards, and processing charges.

Level Characteristics

Details about professional growth, CE hours, and responsibilities for each level are outlined, with increasing responsibilities from Level 1 to Level 3.

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to age, race, gender, disability, or other protected statuses.

Education:

• Associate's degree in neurodiagnostic technology or related field strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Level 1: No experience required with appropriate degrees; specific experience requirements vary by degree.
• Level 2: Two years in Neurodiagnostic Technology required.
• Level 3: Five years in Neurodiagnostic Technology required.

Certifications:

• Level 1: Competency and/or registry/certification preferred.
• Level 2: Competency in two modalities and registry in one required.
• Level 3: Competency in three modalities and registry in one required; two registries/certifications preferred.

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